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Founded in the U.S. in response to the fall of the Soviet Union,'''Advocates International''' is an international Christian legal group that "puts in practice the strategy of Jesus whose chosen method was the formation of small bands of committed friends...to promote human rights and equal justice for the poor, the sanctity of human life, religious freedom, the rule of law, peace and reconciliation, and family & community". It is an affiliate of [[Alliance Defense Fund]] but less focused on the U.S.
 
It is distinctly international in nature rather than focused on U.S. [[Christian Right]]; some of its principles might be associated with the [[Christian Left]]. While it is distinctly Christian, it uses the organizational mnemonic:
*'''L'''ocally  meet;
*'''O''''rganize nationally;
*'''R'''egionally cooperate; and
*'''D'''isciple globally
 
Its goals include [[social justice]] and [[rule of law]], often minimized by pure U.S. organizations. Through its seven Global Task Forces (GTF), its areas of effort are:
*'''P'''eacemaking and conflict resolution promoted and led by Advocates Africa through the Peace and Reconciliation GTF (Matthew 5:9);
*'''R'''eligious Freedom promoted and led by Advocates Asia through the religious freedom GTF (Galatians 6:9-10);
*'''A'''ssisting the poor and oppressed through advocacy, legal intervention and advice led by Advocates Latin America through the Justice for the Poor GTF (Luke 10:25-37 and Matthew 25:31-46);
*'''Y'''ielding to protecting life at all stages led by Advocates North America through the Sanctity of Human Life GTF and its Law of Life Project  (Deuteronomy 30:19-20);
*'''E'''mpowering the family in community also led by Advocates North America through its Family & Community GTF (Ephesians 5:22-33 and 6:4); and
*'''Redeeming''' the rule of law and integrity in the face of governmental incapacity or corruption led by Advocates Europe through its Rule of Law GTF (Romans 13).
*'''S'''aying our prayers for one another around the globe led by Advocates Oceania through its Prayer GTF.(Psalm 37, 55:17)
 
These goals are carried out within a framework:
* Christ Centeredness Maintained
*Core Values Protected
*Communications Facilitated
*Conferences Encouraged and Enabled
*Calls to Action Considered, Coordinated and Communiated Globally
*Community Encouraged and Nurtured
*Costs Counted, Considered, Contributed and Distributed

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Founded in the U.S. in response to the fall of the Soviet Union,Advocates International is an international Christian legal group that "puts in practice the strategy of Jesus whose chosen method was the formation of small bands of committed friends...to promote human rights and equal justice for the poor, the sanctity of human life, religious freedom, the rule of law, peace and reconciliation, and family & community". It is an affiliate of Alliance Defense Fund but less focused on the U.S.

It is distinctly international in nature rather than focused on U.S. Christian Right; some of its principles might be associated with the Christian Left. While it is distinctly Christian, it uses the organizational mnemonic:

  • Locally meet;
  • O'rganize nationally;
  • Regionally cooperate; and
  • Disciple globally

Its goals include social justice and rule of law, often minimized by pure U.S. organizations. Through its seven Global Task Forces (GTF), its areas of effort are:

  • Peacemaking and conflict resolution promoted and led by Advocates Africa through the Peace and Reconciliation GTF (Matthew 5:9);
  • Religious Freedom promoted and led by Advocates Asia through the religious freedom GTF (Galatians 6:9-10);
  • Assisting the poor and oppressed through advocacy, legal intervention and advice led by Advocates Latin America through the Justice for the Poor GTF (Luke 10:25-37 and Matthew 25:31-46);
  • Yielding to protecting life at all stages led by Advocates North America through the Sanctity of Human Life GTF and its Law of Life Project (Deuteronomy 30:19-20);
  • Empowering the family in community also led by Advocates North America through its Family & Community GTF (Ephesians 5:22-33 and 6:4); and
  • Redeeming the rule of law and integrity in the face of governmental incapacity or corruption led by Advocates Europe through its Rule of Law GTF (Romans 13).
  • Saying our prayers for one another around the globe led by Advocates Oceania through its Prayer GTF.(Psalm 37, 55:17)

These goals are carried out within a framework:

  • Christ Centeredness Maintained
  • Core Values Protected
  • Communications Facilitated
  • Conferences Encouraged and Enabled
  • Calls to Action Considered, Coordinated and Communiated Globally
  • Community Encouraged and Nurtured
  • Costs Counted, Considered, Contributed and Distributed
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